Stonehenge, Columbia River Gorge, Washington March 2004

Built as a tribute to the local soldiers of Klickitat County , Washington who lost their lives in World War I

Sam Hill

Built by Sam Hill above the Columbia River Gorge near Biggs, Washington

Sam Hill was a Quaker pacifist and a legendary road-builder. He was mistakenly informed that the original Stonehenge had been used as a sacrificial site, and thus constructed the replica to remind us that ''humanity is still being sacrificed to the god of war.'' The location now also includes monuments to the soldiers of local Klickitat County who died in World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam.

Maryhill, Washington

It originally stood at the center of Sam Hill's town of Maryhill, Washington and everything burned down except the Stonehenge; history notes that there was no water system that could have enabled the fire to be put out. The monument was dedicated in 1918 but it wasn't finished until twelve years later. Sam Hill died in 1931, living just long enough to see his Stonehenge completed.

Your pictures are beautiful. We just visited Stonehenge yesterday and it was quite rainy, I took some shots myself but it would have been nice to have had a good day. What an incredible replica Stonehenge is.

Guest

23-Nov-2005 10:16

Zane, Sam Hills information on the original Stonehenge being used for sacrificial purposes was someones personal opinion. It may or may not have been used for sacrificial purposes. There are no records of any kind from this period. His reason for building it cannot be argued with.

Zane, these are beautiful. I've driven by this area many, many times in my life, but never thought to stop until I saw your gallery. You had some wonderful lighting that evening that made for some dramatic photos. I wasn't quite as lucky as we were there in the middle of the afternoon on a grey, overcast day. Your photos are always an inspiration to me. Well done as usual.

Guest

13-Sep-2004 22:10

Zane - I used to live near here - up the road in a little town called Goldendale. Used to visit here many times as a kid. Also lived downriver about 10 miles or so in The Dalles - "the end of the Oregon Trail" Looks like you got the shots off before the wind kicked up... :)
Nice shots.
-Dave